The nurse has returned from working as a maternal-child nurse volunteer for a nongovernmental organization
After completing a community presentation about this experience, the nurse knows that learning has occurred when a participant states which of the following? 1. "Malaria is a chronic disease, and rarely causes fetal loss."
2. "Escherichia coli bacteria can cause diarrhea but not stillbirth."
3. "Group B streptococci can cause infection and the death of the fetus."
4. "Viral infections don't cause fetal death in developing nations."
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Explanation: 3. Group B streptococci can cause ascending infections prior to or after rupture of membranes.
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The nurse assesses laboratory results related to blood clotting when the assigned patient takes what drug regularly? (Select all that apply.)
A) Salicylates B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) C) Gold compounds D) Acetaminophen E) Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
A nurse reads a health care provider's order as "Fentanyl 25 mg IV q 3-4 hrs. PRN for pain" and is concerned because the dosage of this medication should read "mcg." Which of these actions should the nurse take?
a. Call the pharmacy and have the pharmacist clarify the order. b. Contact the health care provider and clarify the order. c. Give the dose as ordered by the health care provider. d. Have another nurse review the order and give the dose in mcg if in agreement.
Which of the following adverse effects would be applicable to a patient beginning drug therapy with enalapril (Vasotec)?
a. Nonproductive cough b. Tingling around mouth and in fingertips c. Nasal congestion d. Ringing in the ears
After the provider has written a prescription for the use of heat therapy, the nurse will apply heat using a K-pad or heating pad as ordered. Which statement is the most accurate regarding the use of heat therapy?
A) Heat is a vasoconstrictor and decreases circulation B) Heat may be used to prevent swelling C) Heat should be used one hour at a time and then removed D) Heat causes muscle relaxation and decreases pain